Thomas Inch

Thomas Inch

Thomas Inch (December 27, 1881 in Scarborough, England – December 12, 1963) held the titles of Britain's Strongest Youth and Britain's Strongest Man. [ [http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ironhistory1.htm History of body building] ]

He is known for the Thomas Inch dumbbell, known as "172", a dumbbell that weighs 172lbs and 9 ounces.

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NAME= Inch, Thomas
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DATE OF BIRTH=1881-12-27
PLACE OF BIRTH=Scarborough, England
DATE OF DEATH=1963-12-12
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